Even though the malls pipe in holiday cheer, lights twinkle on houses, and TV ads depict families frolicking in the show, it’s important to keep in mind this can be a time of great ambivalence and emotional overwhelm for many people.
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In order to better understand clients’ destructive behaviors, distorted cognitions, or shame-based, negative affect, clinicians understand the importance of putting clients’ “symptoms” and struggles in a historical context. Learn three important trauma informed questions that will help to safely shed light on clients’ family-of-origin experiences.
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Learn why many clients present trauma-based experiences with emotional detachment and the importance of not pathologizing this in treatment.
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There is a strong body of research confirming that direct contact with nature increases mental health and psychological and spiritual development.
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Many clients are afraid to openly process their anger towards God, a loss of faith, or disconnection from their childhood religious practices.
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Understand the difference between guilt and shame.
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We are excited to announce the relocation of The Ferentz Institute beginning this Fall semester!
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Pets can bring an amazing reparative experience to clients who've endured trauma.
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When we focus on a person’s mental health, we look at the ways in which it impacts their thoughts, emotions, moods, ability to relate to others, efficacy at work and school, and their behavioral choices.
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As I walked my dog in the neighborhood, I was struck by the rebirth of foliage that was either starting to reveal its budding flowers or was already showing off its brilliant yellow and pink blossoms.
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